Bonobos (Pan paniscus) and other apes, such as common chimpanzees (Pan troglodytes) and gorillas (Gorilla sp.), have muscles long-believed to be only present in humans and used for walking on two legs (bipedalism), using complex tools, sophisticated facial and vocal communication, according to new research by a Howard University scientist. “Long-standing evolutionary theories are largely based [...]

Muscles believed to be unique to humans have been discovered in several ape species, challenging long-held anthropocentric theories on the origin and evolution of human soft tissues. This questions the view that certain muscles evolved to provide special adaptations for human traits, such as walking on two legs, tool use, and sophisticated vocal communication and facial expressions. The findings highlight that thorough knowledge of ape anatomy is necessary for a better understanding of human evolution.

At least 27 of the 100 U.S. senators, both Democrats and President Donald Trump's fellow Republicans, urged his administration on Tuesday not to soften restrictions on the transfer of U.S. technology to China.

Officials at the Environmental Protection Agency barred reporters from three news organizations, allegedly shoving one out of the building, after they had sought to cover a meeting attended by other journalists on Tuesday. The incident occurred at a summit on water contaminaton at the EPA's headquarters...